State Public Service Commission comments on Verizon’s proposal to discontinue copper telephone service

Verizon has made an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the matter.

Morgan County law enforcement officer arrested, charged with domestic battery

Corporal Christopher Roper is in custody and has been placed on administrative leave.

Smith says demographic cliff has arrived in Huntington but university will face head-on

Marshall President Brad Smith gives reports at Wednesday's BOG meeting.

West Virginia aims for Space Academy: first step is to respond to feds in writing

Several states have already jumped in to compete for the major U.S. Space Force and space defense installations.

Vandalia Health, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation break ground on $50 million hospital in Charleston

Construction is set to be complete in 2029.

Capito reflects on one year in office as U.S. Attorney for Southern West Virginia

He was confirmed in office on October 7, 2025.

Remains of West Virginia sailor to be buried in Hawaii

Remains of Mercer County native finally identified and to be given a proper burial 85 years after his death

WVU Extension launches Volunteer Firefighter Service Survey

Extension hopes to help recruit more firefighters.

One dead in Grant County helicopter crash

Sheriff Steven Wratchford said a local pilot died when his recently purchased helicopter crashed near the community of Medley Tuesday evening.

Clay County Commission urges PSC to force Black Diamond sale to APCo

Talks between Black Diamond and Appalachian Power are ongoing.

WVU provost says no hiring freeze but not every open position should be automatically filled

Beverly Wendland addressed the WVU Faculty Senate this week.

MetroNews This Morning 10-7-26

West Virginia news, sports, and weather for Wednesday, October 7, 2026

New Harrison County Schools chief provides thorough presentation about current finances, next steps

New Superintendent Dr. Sheena Van Meter is tasked with right sizing the county's finances as the state Board of Education has partial control over the district.

West Virginia officials hold first meeting on Woody Williams statue planned for nation’s capital

The statue will be placed in the National Statuary Hall Collection within the United States Capitol.

Longtime “Democrat stronghold,” Logan County turns red for the first time

Statewide, there are 200,000 more registered Republicans than Democrats.

West Virginia shut door on federal nuclear hubs initiative, but officials urge pursuit of other opportunities

West Virginia had been one of six states being considered as finalists for the federal government’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses program.

Ribbon cut on final school of 10-year Fayette County consolidation, building plan

Midland Trail Elementary is beside Midland Trail High School.

Deep cleaning underway in Wyoming County schools after mysterious rash

Three schools, Wyoming East and Westside high schools along with Mullens Middle/Elementary Schools will be closed through the end of the week.

WVU issues campus warning after receiving hazing reports

WVU Police are investigating.

Mountaineer Food Bank assumes control of ARPA project at former Charleston Save-A-Lot

PAAC originally received federal funds to purchase the property.